Heavy Equipment Operator 📍 Location: Broken Bow, Oklahoma 📅 Schedule: Full-Time | Hourly | Sunday – Thursday on 3rd Shift (10PM-6AM) — (Shift ends on Fri morning at 6AM) With overtime as needed. 💲 Base Pay: $22.50/hr + $1/hr Shift Differential Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is seeking a safety-conscious, reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations by safely handling raw materials and finished products in a dynamic outdoor environment. Job Purpose As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be responsible for the safe handling and movement of utility poles and materials across our site. You'll operate front-end loaders, ensure loads are secure, and contribute to a clean, organized yard. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating heavy equipment to load and unload materials from trucks, trams, and railcars (Front-end Loaders, Knucklebooms, etc.) • Performing pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability • Following work orders and loading poles with accuracy and attention to detail • Maintaining equipment cleanliness, fueling, and reporting any issues • Communicating clearly with yard staff, drivers, and supervisors • Monitoring load balance and securing materials to prevent damage • Adhering to safety standards and wearing appropriate PPE • Assisting with general yard duties as needed • Understand OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with the Bell Timber safety standards, policies, and procedures. • Identify and report any and all unsafe working conditions. • Ability to read and understand equipment startup procedures, operation procedures, shutdown procedures, and maintenance manuals. • Perform all work in compliance with company standards and procedures. Qualifications Education & Experience • High school diploma or equivalent required • One-year technical certificate OR 3–6 months of related experience preferred • Prior experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance is strongly desired Skills & Competencies • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures • Clear communication with coworkers, supervisors, and drivers • Proficiency with heavy machinery and safe handling techniques • Ability to identify unsafe conditions and follow Bell’s safety standards • Team player who can adapt to changing conditions and priorities • Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines • Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY With a family legacy spanning over 115 years, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc., Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence. As one of the largest producers of high-quality, renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond, Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada. Our mission TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES is lived out internally, in the way our employees interact with each other, and externally, in the way we give back to the communities we serve. BENEFITS Bell Lumber & Pole offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA) • 401(k) with company match • Short and long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid holidays and generous paid time off • Professional development opportunities • Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy. #SkilledProductionAds Work Week is Sunday Night 10PM through Thursday (Shift ends on Friday morning at 6AM), 40 hour work weeks.